Director Ivar Zviedris making documentary about life in Latgale border region
Documentary filmmaker Ivar Zviedris is working on a new film "Eiropas garoza" (European Crust) about life in Latgale on the border with Russia, covering both detentions of illegal border crossers and the daily life of locals who receive frequent cell network alerts.
Latvian documentary director Ivar Zviedris is filming a new documentary tentatively titled "Eiropas garoza" (European Crust). The film focuses on the border region of Latgale, where Latvia meets Russia. Zviedris aims to capture a dual perspective: the work of border guards intercepting illegal border crossers, and the everyday routines of local residents who are frequently interrupted by mobile network emergency alerts. The project intends to highlight how proximity to the border shapes daily life—from security concerns to technological disruptions. The film is still in production, with no release date announced yet. Zviedris is known for his observational style, and this documentary promises to offer an unvarnished look at a region that has gained heightened attention in recent years.
